Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Health & Human Services
Report Number
OEI-05-16-00031
Report Description
Home health has long been recognized as a program area vulnerable to fraud, waste, and abuse. OIG home health investigations have resulted in more than 350 criminal and civil actions and over $975 million in receivables for fiscal years 2011-2015. Additionally, previous reports from OIG and the Government Accountability Office have raised concerns about questionable billing patterns, compliance problems, and improper payments in home health.
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Additional Details
